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164 Department of Computer Science
Department of Computer
Science
Chairperson: Nasri, Ahmad H.
Professor: Nasri, Ahmad H.
Associate Professors: Attie, Paul C.; Karam, Marcel R.; Safa, Haidar H.;
Turkiyyah, George M.
Assistant Professor: Abu Salem, Fatima K.
Senior Lecturer: Jureidini, Wadi’ N.
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Lecturers: Awad, Mohamad M.; Haidar, May MA.;
Keyrouz, Walid T.; PLadan, Mohamad I.
Instructors: Mukaddam, Wassim G.; Sidani-Bohsali, Hayat A.
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Assistant Instructors: Akkari, Maha A.; Aoude, Loa K.;
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Arnaout, Huda A.; Bou Karam, Wajih, W.;
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Fatayri, Nour F.; Haddad, Daniel G.;
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Masri, Hani A.: Moussa, Bassam H.;
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Wehbe, Dana A.; Yassine, Zahra M.;
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Youssef, Kamal H.
The Department of Computer Science offers a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of
Science (BS) in Computer Science. It also offers a program leading to the degree of Master of
Science (MS) in Computer Science. For more information about the department visit its webpage:
http://www.cs.aub.edu.lb/.
Undergraduate Program
BS in Computer Science
Mission Statement
In addition to the university requirements for graduate study in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences,
the faculty is committed to cultivating lifelong learning that empowers the student to pursue
continuous self-renewal through replenishing her/his knowledge base in an information technology
driven age. The faculty offers excellent undergraduate programs leading to bachelor›s degrees as
well as graduate education leading to master’s degrees in most fields. It expects to offer PhD degrees
in selected fields in the future. The faculty builds its choices on areas of excellence as it develops
its resources. The faculty considers research to be an essential element of faculty activity. Quality
research is encouraged and supported to maintain the highest standard of education and to attract
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outstanding faculty and students. The faculty also emphasizes the importance of high-quality
teaching and continuously monitors teaching effectiveness. Student advising, another important
faculty duty, is crucial to the proper running of its liberal arts program. To achieve excellence in
education, the faculty continuously revises its curricula, enhances its different academic units by
assessing their needs for equipment and research facilities, and concentrates on recruiting and
maintaining prominent faculty in all professorial ranks. The active engagement of all its academic
units in achieving its goals is vital for the lasting success of its three major areas of study: the
humanities, the social sciences, and the basic sciences.
BS Degree in Computer Science
To graduate with a B.S. in computer science a student must finish:
University Requirements
• University language requirements (English 6 credits, Arabic 3 credits)
• University General Education requirements (Humanities 12 credits, Social
Sciences 6 credits, Natural Sciences 6 credits, Quantitative Thought 3 credits).
Major Requirements
• Computer science: CMPS 200, CMPS 200L, CMPS 212, CMPS 212L, CMPS 253, CMPS 255, CMPS 256,
CMPS 257, CMPS 258, CMPS 272, CMPS 277, CMPS 299, and nine additional credits in computer
science courses numbered 220 and above
• Mathematics: MATH 201, MATH 211 (or CMPS 211), and one Math course to be chosen from MATH
218, MATH 219, STAT 230, STAT 233, and MATH 261.
• Sciences: Physics 228, 228L
• Free elective: one course numbered 200 and above from outside the department.
All prospective computer science majors are expected to complete CMPS 200, MATH 201, MATH 211 or
CMPS 211, CMPS 212, CMPS 212L, and CMPS 255 in the sophomore year. Computer science majors are
expected to complete CMPS 253, CMPS 256, CMPS 257, and CMPS 258 in the junior year, and maintain
an average grade of at least 70 in computer science courses. Finally, students are encouraged to take
ACCT 210 and PHIL 211 among their general/Free elective courses.
A minor in computer science requires 18 credits: CMPS 200, CMPS 212, CMPS 255, and nine additional
credits in computer science courses (CMPS) numbered 211 or above. A minimum of 9 credits must be
taken in the department. [Note: This minor is not open to EECE students.]
A concentration in a specific area in computer science consists of 12 credits: 9 credits in computer
science to be chosen from the list of the corresponding area, and CMPS 299 (which is to be carried
out in the same area.) The first concentration that will be introduced is in Graphics and Multimedia.
The list of courses in this area includes: CMPS 220, CMPS 259, CMPS 285, CMPS 286, CMPS 289, CMPS
290, CMPS 388, CMPS 385, CMPS 387, CMPS 396 and CMPS 395.
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Sample Study Plan
A typical study plan could have the following distribution of CMPS courses:
First Year
First Semester: CMPS 200, CMPS 200L, CMPS 211, MATH 201
Second Semester: CMPS 212, CMPS 212L, CMPS 255, CMPS elective
Second Year
First Semester: CMPS 253, CMPS 256, MATH course
Second Semester: CMPS 257, CMPS 258, CMPS elective
Third Year
First Semester: CMPS 277, CMPS 272
Second Semester: CMPS 299, CMPS elective
Undergraduate Courses
CMPS 200 Introduction to Programming 3.3; 4 cr.
An introduction to a disciplined approach to computer programming and problem solving, utilizing
a block-structured high level language, with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good
programming style. This course covers the basic repetition and selection constructs, procedures and
functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. Note: If EECE 230 is completed, students can get
credit for only one of CMPS 200 or EECE 230. Each semester.
CMPS 200L Introduction to Programming Lab. 1.3; 1 cr.
This laboratory course focuses on programming and developing application programs that cover the
lab activities of the CMPS 200 course. It introduces the students to a development environment
to apply the various programming concepts and techniques gained in CMPS 200 classes. Weekly
programming assignments are a key component of the course. In addition to lab works, students are
expected to attend a weekly recitation session in which the topics of the next lab work session is
discussed. Corequisite: CMPS 200. Each semester.
CMPS 206 Computers and Programming for the Arts 2.3; 3 cr.
An introduction to computers and an illustration of their use. Common applications are considered
in word processing, spreadsheets, and database systems. This course also includes an introduction
to the Internet and the World Wide Web. This course is meant to be a computer literacy course open
to Arts students only. No credit is given to computer science majors. Students can get credit for only
one of CMPS 206, CMPS 209, or EDUC 219. Annually.
CMPS 209 Computers and Programming for the Sciences 2.3; 3 cr.
A computer literacy course covering all the topics in CMPS 206. Additionally, this course provides
an introduction to programming using Visual Basic or a similar language. No credit is given for
computer science majors. Students can get credit for only one of CMPS 206, CMPS 209, or EDUC 219.
Each semester.
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CMPS 210 Digital Imaging 2.3, 3 cr.
A course that introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology and techniques needed for the
creation of digital images with emphasis on Digital Artwork. Topics include: Pixel-based imaging,
Vector-based imaging, Digital image acquisition, Digital image Creation and Manipulation, Colors
in computer graphics, 3D objects modeling, shading, lighting and texture. It also focuses on the
technical practices, aesthetic and ethical issues of digitally created images. Annually.
CMPS 211 Discrete Structures 3.0; 3 cr.
Logical reasoning, sets, relations and functions; mathematical induction, counting, and simple
finite probability theory; molecular arithmetic in different bases; recurrence relations and difference
equations; truth tables and switching circuits; graphs and trees; strings and languages. This course
is equivalent to Math 211. Annually.
CMPS 212 Intermediate Programming with Data Structures 3.3; 4 cr.
A continuation of CMPS 200, this course consolidates algorithm design and programming techniques,
emphasizing large programs. This course also provides a detailed study of data structures and data
abstraction, and an introduction to complexity considerations and program verification. Note: If
EECE 330 is completed, students can get credit for only one of CMPS 212 or EECE 330. Prerequisite:
200 and CMPS 200L or EECE 230. Corequisite with CMPS 212L. Each semester.
CMPS 212L Introduction to Programming with Data Structures Lab. 1.3; 1 cr.
This course consists of the programming lab activities of the CMPS 212 course. It focuses on the
role of Abstract Data Types and Data Structures in relatively large programs. The use of existing
data structures, and the implementation of new Abstract Data Types are also considered. Weekly
programming assignments are a key component of the course. In addition to lab works, students
are expected to attend a weekly recitation session in which the topics of the next lab work session
are discussed. Prerequisites: (CMPS 200 or EECE 230) and CMPS 200L. Corequisite CMPS 212. Each
semester.
CMPS 220 Foundations of Digital Media 3.0; 3 cr.
This course introduces the process of digitizing media such as images, audio, and video, and the use
of software tools used to manipulate digital media. In addition, compression, generation and other
useful introductory topics will be presented. The course will be practiced with hands on approach
that will highlight the fundamentals of digital media. This course assumes basic knowledge in Java
or first course in programming. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Annually.
CMPS 251 Numerical Computing 3.1; 3 cr.
Techniques of numerical analysis: number representations and round-off errors, root finding,
approximation of functions, integration, solving initial value problems, Monte-Carlo methods.
Implementations and analysis of the algorithms are stressed. Projects using MATLAB or a similar tool
are assigned. Prerequisites: (CMPS 200 or EECE 230) and MATH 201. This course is equivalent to MATH
251. Annually.
CMPS 253 Software Engineering I 3.0; 3 cr.
A course that introduces the fundamentals of software engineering, with emphasis on the
requirements elicitation and specification, and analysis and design phases of the software life
cycle. Specifications are given as a set of operations (with pre- and post-conditions), and using a
generic data model, and the design as a module dependency diagram where both data and procedural
decomposition are emphasized. The course also introduces verification and testing of a design with
respect to its specification, and the use of modularity and decomposition to ensure tractability
of the verification. Students will apply the concepts learned by to developing a software system.
Prerequisites: CMPS 212 and CMPS 212L or EECE 330. Annually.
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